Jewish Cincinnati News

Our Pursuit of Racial Justice

The work of fighting for racial justice will take all of us. Photo by Logan Weaver on Unsplash.
 

Dear friends,

The work of fighting for racial justice will take all of us. As Elie Wiesel said in his Nobel Prize acceptance speech: “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppr…

Staying True to Our Purpose in Difficult Times

This week, as we are emerging from quarantine, mass demonstrations have continued in our city and across our nation. The demonstrations and many of the issues they raise are emotional and complex. Many across our community are concerned and are asking how to better understand and support ref…

JCRC Resources for Racial Justice Education

Demonstrators take a knee at the Hamilton County Courthouse during a protest on Sunday, June 7. An estimated 5,000 or more people gathered downtown to protest the murder of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality. Credit: Jason Whitman/WVXU
 

Since the death of George Floyd a…

How You Help: Bernard and Stella

Adele from Jewish Family Service helped Bernard and his family in Bernard's final days.
 

A Jewish Family Service COVID-19 Story

“Adele was an invaluable source of wisdom and support for my family and me,” said Leonora about her parents’ Jewish Family Service social worker. “Th…

JCRC and HHC Webinars Tackle Antisemitism and Racial Disparities

Certain conditions will make a society ripe for the trafficking and adoption of extremist views and can act as an accelerant for hatred, bigotry, racism, antisemitism, and xenophobia. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, but more so now, the desperation, fear, and uncertainty felt by many, com…